Working And Studying In Brisbane
Cost Of LivingBrisbane is one of the more affordable capital cities in Australia in which to live. Accommodation costs are less than in Sydney and Melbourne and compare more favourably with the other capital cities. The costs of transport, food and entertainment are average for Australian cities. As Brisbane is a large and diverse multicultural city, there is a broad spectrum of living styles available and the city can be enjoyed even on even the smallest budgets.
Queensland’s Tax Advantages
Queensland has one of the lowest State tax regimes in Australia.
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in April 2004 reveal that Queenslanders pay approximately $1,867 per head in tax per annum, making Queensland the second lowest taxed State in Australia. New South Wales is the highest taxed State in the country at approximately $2,477 per head.
Profile
The central business district is dominated by corporate and public sector employment. Health is also a major employer, with the Royal Brisbane and a number of other hospitals located in the region. The occupations that employ the greatest numbers in the region are: sales assistants, computing professionals, general clerks, project and programme administrators, government administration, education workers, and legal and financial professionals.
Tourism
Queensland isn’t called the Sunshine State for nothing. The source of much of Queensland’s wealth is the tourist industry and this trend is set to continue as the State’s popularity with both local and international visitors continues to grow. In fact, tourist dollars account for one in every ten dollars spent in Queensland due to the fact that many of the country’s most impressive tourist attractions are located in this huge region. Its vast landmass also sustains other industries from sugar cane growing to mining.